EVENTS
EVENTS
Looking Back
MARCH 20, 2014:
Vodka Tasting Business Mixer
SACC-Philadelphia, in collaboration with the
Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce,
hosted a Vodka Tasting Business Mixer at the
Racquet Club of Philadelphia. The event included
good tasting vodka, delicious cocktails and an
award ceremony.
SACC-Philadelphia partnered up with Bertelsmann Foundation and the Philadelphia Chapter of
the German-American Chamber of Commerce for
a breakfast discussion highlighting the benefits,
obstacles, solutions and challenges of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
and its potential impact on Philadelphia and
across Pennsylvania.
APRIL 9, 2014:
YPN Social Event
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NETWORKING RECEPTION, JULY 23, 2014
This summer’s most important business happening took place on July 23 at Hyatt at the Bellevue in midtown Philadelphia. The Summer 2014 International Business Networking Reception, hosted by the Chilean
and American Chamber of Commerce, co-sponsored by SACC-Philadelphia, brought together the region’s bilateral chambers of commerce and consular corporations to discuss the area’s economic growth and plans for
continued progress. Featured speaker Alan Greenberger, Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development of Philadelphia, gave insightful information how the city has become a top U.S. destination for foreign
direct investment and commercial trade. n
NOVEMBER 4, 2014:
Scandinavian Hockey Night
Read on page 29.
The Young Professionals of SACC-Philadelphia
met up for networking, drinks and quizzo.
NOVEMBER 6, 2014:
Women International Networking Event
MAY 20, 2014:
Economics & Implications of the World Cup
Interesting panel discussion about the Soccer
World Cup in Brazil. Great food and beverage was
served as well as an interesting discussion where
the panel conversed around the topic “Economics
and Implications of the World Cup”.
JULY 23, 2014:
International Business Networking Reception
featuring Philadelphia Deputy Mayor, Alan
Greenberger
Read on page 27.
AUGUST 15, 2014:
Crayfish Party at ASHM
Read on page 27.
OCTOBER 2-3, 2014:
SACC SUMMIT 2014
This year’s SACC Summit was hosted in the beautiful House of Sweden in Washington D.C. Read
more on page 28.
OCTOBER 22, 2014:
TTIP Town Hall: The Transatlantic Trade and
Investment Partnership and its Impact on
Philadelphia
SACC-Philadelphia partnered up with Global Philadelphia and the German-American Chamber of
Commerce and sponsored the 1st Women International Networking event in Philadelphia. Read
more on page 30.
DECEMBER 3, 2014:
Glögg Holiday Mixer at the Racquet Club
Alan Greenberger, Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic
Development, The City of Philadelphia
SACC-Philadelphia
Read on pages 33 - 34
DECEMBER 8, 2014:
Connecting with Qlik; 17 Seniors A.C.E It!
Hosted by the Mentor Foundation USA and
SACC-Philadelphia. 17 seniors from Penn Wood
High School presented impressive data-driven
change projects to the President of Qlik Americas,
Joe DiBartolomeo, fellow Qlik team members,
directors from the William Penn School Board
and parents. The student presentation was the
culmination of a 6-week experiential learning opportunity with Qlik.
CRAYFISH PARTY, AUGUST 15, 2014
The annual Crayfish Party is held to